as in attention
a state of being aware
I'm trying to get the boss's ear in order to ask for a raise in my pay
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Recent Examples of ear
Aeon On January 29, Bieber was photographed in New York City with her gray headscarf worn over her ears and also around her neck.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2025
The best way to find your favorite high-end speakers is to use your ears.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 30 Jan. 2025
In one post, Al Shanti shared a video of her 6-year-old, Alma, whose little hands were clamped over her ears to mask the sound of bombardment.
—Helena Skinner, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2025
The adorable accessory is made with a velvet headband and faux fur muffs that instantly elevate your outfit while still keeping your ears warm.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2025
The best way to find your favorite high-end speakers is to use your ears.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 30 Jan. 2025
In one post, Al Shanti shared a video of her 6-year-old, Alma, whose little hands were clamped over her ears to mask the sound of bombardment.
—Helena Skinner, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2025
The adorable accessory is made with a velvet headband and faux fur muffs that instantly elevate your outfit while still keeping your ears warm.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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His reporting first brought the police murder of Laquan McDonald case to public attention.—
Jamie Kalven,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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Despite this, the annual tradition remains a beloved spectacle that draws visitors and media attention from around the world.—
Ashley Parks,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Nunley at the National MS Society said awareness is becoming increasingly critical, particularly because the disease can be challenging to diagnose.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Jan. 2025
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By sharing her story, Gold helped bring awareness to a subject that hadn't previously been spoken about openly.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Red is a difficult color to use in interior design, as the intensity of the hue draws our eyes and makes our mind more alert.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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Over the next five months, police shot hundreds of protesters in the eyes with rubber bullets.—
Sammy Feldblum,
The Dial,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Their assignment for the class, which combines mindfulness with observation of nature, was to produce an artist book of their own.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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This encourages mindfulness and helps partners discover new forms of pleasurable touch. Communicate and reflect.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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